Instagram Pics/ Chicago

Left: The skyscrapers are amassed in Chicago, Right: The 9-5 commuters on the streets

Left: The rooftop bar at The Virgin Hotel has an amazing red installation Right: The Art Deco Fortress near Ashland Station

Left: North of the city and abandoned sky blue mattress against a red brick wall, Right: Skyscrapers face off

Left: The bridges of Chicago city, Right: Mies meets Picasso, what a duo!

Left: The Mies forecourt with an amazing tree, Right: Ellsworth Kelly at The Chicago Institute of Art, a must see!

Left: Blue tiled wall, north of the city on Broadway with Brutalist sculpture, Right: Shipping yards

Marcus on behalf of SMH, Inc has the pleasure of visiting Chicago a number of times for work a year and is always delighted at new discoveries in that great city. With his I Phone camera and Instagram never far from reach, Marcus loves capturing the essence of a city in his graphic and very particular way.

This trip he played even more attention to the architecture of the city having the opportunity to wander the streets. Chicago CBD revolves around Michigan Avenue, the iconic building ‘s and big stores but it’s really the suburbs that take extra effort to explore. With this in mind Marcus explored much of the northern suburbs visiting a number of flea markets and shopping districts in that area, sourcing vital props for our latest projects.

This plant store is so inspiring with vignettes galore of amazing well curated plants and pots, they even have potting classes for kids. Their new home store directly across the street has amazing wares. They also have a store in Brooklyn/ New York.